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An opinion on hyperbole compared to code word models
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1. Random connections
Here are the number of verses in the bible.

23,145 Old Testament
7,957 New Testament
31,102 Bible

 
How many ways are there to pick out pick out two verses and compare them?
How many of these ways may have important meaning? How many of these ways may not have important meaning?
[FORTRAN program analogy, structural induction]

2. Stupid questions
Book: Ask a stupid question

Have you ever heard a teacher say "there are no stupid questions"? Are there "stupid people who ask questions"?

In academia, a "stupid question" can be defined as a question asked by a student for which the answer has already been given or a question that does not relate to the current discussion, or both!
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein's (Physicist)

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3. Aristotle: Posterior Analytics
Aristotle discusses logic and opinion and then makes the following claim.

English: Therefore we are left with the conclusion that it is opinion that is concerned with that which is true or false and which may be otherwise. (Loeb#391, p 167)
Greek: ὥστε λείπεται δόξαν εἶναι περὶ τὸ ἀληθὲς μὲν ἢ ψεῦδος, ἐνδεχόμενον δὲ καὶ ἄλλως ἔχειν. Aristotle: Posterior Analytics [89a]

Aristotle then continues with the discussion and then makes the following remark.

English: These considerations make it clear that it is impossible to have opinion and knowledge at the same time about the same object. (Loeb#391, 171)
Greek: Φανερὸν δ' ἐκ τούτων ὅτι οὐδὲ δοξάζειν ἅμα τὸ αὐτὸ καὶ ἐπίστασθαι ἐνδέχεται. Aristotle: Posterior Analytics [89a]

Most people prefer opinion, which requires no real skill, over logic, which requires more skill, is more constraining, and may result in conclusions that are not desired.

4. An opinion on hyperbole compared to code word models
The ancient Greek word "ὑπερβολή""overshooting, superiority, excess" and, in geometry, a "hyperbola". The Greek word is the source of the English word "hyperbole" but has acquired the meaning of exaggerated statements that are not meant to be taken literally and are based on the personal opinion of the person inferring the "hyperbole".

The use of "hyperbole" for inferring the meaning of sayings of Jesus is very popular since anyone can adopt almost any meaning based on personal opinion and then compare that opinion with others to see which people like which opinions.

By contrast, interpreting the meaning of sayings of Jesus using constraint logic and code words where nouns are replaced by other words to get the meaning is not popular.

Unfortunately for those who prefer "hyperbole", Jesus never says that he is using hyperbole but Jesus does explain his approach to replacing nouns with other nouns to derive meaning.

5. Strongs - hyperbole

6. Usage - hyperbole
*G5236 *8 ὑπερβολή (hoop-er-bol-ay') : from G5235; a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with G1519 or G2596) pre- eminently:--abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure.
Word usage per chapter Words: υπερβολη=2 υπερβολην=6


7. Hyperbole
Verse route2 Corinthians 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. [kjv]
Verse routeκαι τη υπερβολη των αποκαλυψεων διο ινα μη υπεραιρωμαι εδοθη μοι σκολοψ τη σαρκι αγγελος σατανα ινα με κολαφιζη ινα μη υπεραιρωμαι [gnt]

Verse route1 Corinthians 12:31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. [kjv]
Verse routeζηλουτε δε τα χαρισματα τα μειζονα και ετι καθ υπερβολην οδον υμιν δεικνυμι [gnt]

The ancient Greek word "ὑπερβολή""overshooting, superiority, excess" and, in geometry, a "hyperbola". The Greek word is the source of the English word "hyperbole" but has acquired the meaning of exaggerated statements that are not meant to be taken literally.

8. 2 Corinthians 12:7
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KJV: And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
Greek: και τη υπερβολη των αποκαλυψεων διο ινα μη υπεραιρωμαι εδοθη μοι σκολοψ τη σαρκι αγγελος σαταν σατανα ινα με κολαφιζη ινα μη υπεραιρωμαι

9. 1 Corinthians 12:31
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KJV: But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
Greek: ζηλουτε δε τα χαρισματα τα κρειττονα μειζονα και ετι καθ υπερβολην οδον υμιν δεικνυμι

10. Parables and secret codes used and explained by Jesus
Vertical keyJesus often uses code words so that sayings have more than one meaning. All the meanings can be true. The encoded (literal) form makes (some) sense and the decoded form makes sense. In general:
By definition, in the security field, a code word is a word that needs to be substituted with another word (e.g., using a code book) to determine the meaning. By definition, in the security field, a secret code is a code whose meaning is to be obscured to anyone without the code book.

So Jesus, by definition, uses secret codes. However, these codes appear to provide only authentication information (and warnings about certain heresies) but no special salvation knowledge - which is always is clear text.

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11. Matthew 13:52 Scribes
Verse routeMatthew 13:52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. [kjv]
Verse routeο δε ειπεν αυτοις δια τουτο πας γραμματευς μαθητευθεις τη βασιλεια των ουρανων ομοιος εστιν ανθρωπω οικοδεσποτη οστις εκβαλλει εκ του θησαυρου αυτου καινα και παλαια [gnt]

Is everyone a "scribe"? Is this information only needed by an "academic"?

Unlike many other nouns that have code word definitions, any code word definition for "scribe" must be inferred/guessed except that it relates to "householder".

A "scribe" works with letters and words and meanings of words. A (classic security) code works with words and meanings.

The English word "scribe" comes from the Latin word "scriba""secretary" which comes from the ancient Greek word "γραμματεύς""scribe, secretary". Matthew was a "scribe" in his job as a tax collector.

This Greek word was used in the LXX (Septuagint) to translate the Hebrew word "סופר" (sofer) ≈ "writer, scholar" which is the verb form of the Hebrew word "ספר""book, writing".

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12. Matthew 13:52 Observations
Verse routeMatthew 13:52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. [kjv]

There may be multiple messages here. Both of these proposed models for parable 8 (old and new from the treasure) fit with the two models proposed for parable 5 (treasure in a field).

13. Hyperbole
Discuss: In general, the use of hyperbole is largely that of opinion truth while the use of code words, as defined by Jesus, is largely that of logical truth (i.e., constraint logic, fixed point theory, etc.). That is, hyperbole allows one a wide latitude of opinion while code words is much more restrictive in what can be meant.

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14. Types of truth
Truth 3 Projection with strife and others 2

invalid logic empty opinion
horns spots
tittles jots
eristic logic vain glory
strife vain glory



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15. Opinion rule
Truth 3As a general rule, it is not effective to use "logical" "truth" or "reality" "truth" with people who insist on using "opinion" "truth".
The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they are ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so. Ronald Reagan (40th President of the United States)

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16. Comparisons
"Hyperbole" is one way to interpret sayings of Jesus. Some others include the following.

17. John Chrysostom
John Chrysostom (347-407) was an early church whose name means "golden-mouthed" from the modern Greek word "χρυσόστομος" (hree-SO-sto-mos) ≈ "golden-mouthed" from the modern Greek word "χρυσός" (hree-SOS) ≈ "gold" and the modern Greek word "στόμα" (STO-ma) ≈ "mouth, person".

Scribes would follow John Chrysostom around and write down whatever he said. Matthew filled this role for Jesus.
John Chrysostom wrote about many things, one of which was "salt", in connection with the Beatitudes, as in the "salt" of the "earth" and the "light" of the "world". He, among others, started the analogies of "salt", etc., using literal salt with metaphors, rather than code words, to explain the scriptures.

This might be the start of "refrigerator magnet" sermons that continue to this day.

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18. Walk a mile
Sayings:
Combining these (mixing metaphors): Don't criticize others until you walk a mile with the shoe on the other foot.

With jokes like these, you can't be "shoosey". These shoe jokes are not fit to last!

19. Seeing
You don’t see something until you have the right metaphor to let you perceive it. James Gleick (American author and historical scientist)

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20. Mixed metaphors
Wesley front porch analogy of grace
One church was doing a series on the Wesley House, an analogy created by John Wesley to understand his concept of grace.
One starts at the steps with prevenient grace, then goes to the door and then into the house or living room. Two weeks in a row the following was presented.

21. Mixed metaphors
Wesley front porch analogy of grace
Question: Suppose I go up the steps (prevenient grace) and am at the door and want to go into the house.
If Jesus is there knocking to get into the house, and they won't let him in, why don't I just talk to Jesus right there outside the house. Is there then any need for either of us to go into the house?

Sometimes pastors grab ideas and, without thinking about what those ideas are, put them together and present them.

Dilbert (mixed analogy paraphrase): Don't judge others until you walk a mile with the shoe on the other foot.

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22. Examples of hyperbole
Examples of how people have, over time, interpreted sayings of Jesus as "hyperbole" will be added over time.

23. Logical analysis: Build
Verse routeMatthew 21:31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. [kjv]
Verse routeτις εκ των δυο εποιησεν το θελημα του πατρος λεγουσιν ο υστερος λεγει αυτοις ο ιησους αμην λεγω υμιν οτι οι τελωναι και αι πορναι προαγουσιν υμας εις την βασιλειαν του θεου [gnt]

Matthew uses "kingdom" of "God" rather than "kingdom" of "heaven/air". Is there a difference? If so, is it important?

Many attribute this saying to hyperbole or, essentially, an opinion. A logical analysis of this verse is that, with probability approaching certainty, no religious elite who mislead the faithful for their own greatness will enter the "kingdom" of "God".

In particular, if there is even one tax collector or harlot that does not get into the kingdom of God, then neither do any of the religious elite to which Jesus refers.

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24. Kingdom of heaven build
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 1 Groups 
 2 Line up 
 3 Enter 
 4 Stop 

Are any of man's "righteous" (without God) going in? How many "sparrows" will fall "without God"?

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